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Posted March 17, 2013 12:42 am - Updated March 16, 2013 04:11 pm

The celebration begins with a doggie parade

Jean Motley’s March 24 birthday celebration begins with an 11 a.m. Doggie Birthday Parade at the SAFE headquarters/thrift store just north of State Road 312 off old A1A. The dog walk will be led by Julie Parker, and a prize will be awarded to the dog with the best birthday attire.

Jean won’t be participating in the doggie walk, she says, because she doesn’t have as much of a spring in her step as she once had.

After the walk, it’s party time from noon to 4 p.m. with live music, birthday cake for people and pets, popcorn, drinks, a hot dog wagon, a raffle for baskets, free pet photos — one per pet; and lots more.

Those who cannot attend are asked to send a photo of their SAFE pet and it will be included in a memory book for Jean.

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